Accounting Specialist

Joplin, MO - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position: Accounting Specialist

Term: Full-Time/12 Months

Classification: Classified/Non-Exempt

Location: Administration Building

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in a business or financial area orequivalent work experience.
Five or more years of experience in working in an accountingfunction in a medium- or large-size organization.

Supervisory: No

Reports to: Director of Accounting

Code:

000

Job Number: 517

The Accounting Specialist is responsible for assisting in the food service department with all finance related duties. This position will also help with general accounting accounts receivable/collection and accounts payable in the finance department.

General Expectations:

Supports the mission of Joplin Schools.
Supports the value of education.
Complies with the privacy rights of students.
Safeguards confidential and/or sensitive information.
Communicates effectively with all the members of the school district and community.
Provides excellence in customer service both internally and externally.
Reacts to change productively.
Keeps abreast of new information innovative ideas and techniques.
Maintains accurate records and filing systems for accountability and audit purposes.
Ensures that all activities conform to district and state guidelines.

Essential Functions:

Enter all utility invoices and audit for efficiency.

Assist with food service department analysis and cost analysis by completing monthly spreadsheets.

Assist food service with daily bank deposits and reconcile to Primero software.
Create mileage reimbursement page for managers/designee making bank deposits.
Protects assets by establishing monitoring and enforcing internal controls.
Provides status of financial condition of the district by collecting interpreting and reporting key financial data for the food service department.
Enter account codes on all food service invoices and make sure they are given to the Accounts Payable department for proper and timely payment.
Complete the CACFP SFSP and/or SNP monthly reimbursement claims.
Ensures compliance with federal state and local legal requirements by researching existing and new legislation consulting with outside advisors and filing financial reports. Advises management of actions and potential risks.

Keeps up-to-date on information and technology affecting functional area(s) to increase innovation and ensure compliance.
Assist the Director of Accounting with ADT spreadsheets Scholarship spreadsheet and Advertising spreadsheets.
Assist the Director of Accounting with cash receipts journal entries bank transfers and manual checks.
Assist the Director of Accounting with projects throughout the year as needed.

Carry out all other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

The individual who holds this position is regularly required to walk hear and speak and must have close moderate and distance vision ability. This individual must be able to travel between district facilities. The position requires a moderate amount of travel both in and out of the district.

Attendance

Regular and consistent attendance is an essential function of this position.

The work conditions and environment described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Conditions and Environment

The work environment is consistent with a typical office environment.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Required Experience:

Position: Accounting SpecialistTerm: Full-Time/12 MonthsClassification: Classified/Non-ExemptLocation: Administration BuildingQualifications: Bachelors degree in a business or financial area orequivalent work experience.Five or more years of experience in working in an accountingfu...